ALL meanings of ladderlike
lad·der
L l - noun ladderlike a structure of wood, metal, or rope, commonly consisting of two sidepieces between which a series of bars or rungs are set at suitable distances, forming a means of climbing up or down. 1
- noun ladderlike something resembling this. 1
- noun ladderlike a means of rising, as to eminence: the ladder of success. 1
- noun ladderlike a graded series of stages or levels in status; a hierarchical order of position or rank: high on the political ladder. 1
- noun ladderlike Nautical. companionway (def 1). 1
- noun ladderlike Chiefly British. a run in a stocking. 1
- verb with object ladderlike to climb or mount by means of a ladder: to ladder a wall. 1
- verb with object ladderlike to furnish with a ladder: to ladder a water tower. 1
- verb with object ladderlike Chiefly British. to cause a run in (a stocking). 1
- verb without object ladderlike Chiefly British. to get a run, as in a stocking. 1
- verb without object ladderlike to gain in popularity or importance: He laddered to the top of his profession. 1
- noun ladderlike Resembling a ladder (device used for climbing). 1
- adjective ladderlike resembling a ladder or ladders 0